I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 381 The Demoness's Heart-Fluttering Moment! Empress: I Won't Give Up!

"Lord Tang, are you there?"

Hearing the voice of Wang Kui, the Director of the Maritime Trade Office, coming from outside the door, Tang Xingbang breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Wang Kui was involved in the entire slave trade; the two were essentially in cahoots.

He looked up at the young scholar, and seeing that the other did not stop him, he walked to the door and opened it a crack.

"what happened?"

Sweat beaded on Wang Kui's forehead, his breathing rapid, and he whispered, "Sir, Qian Yi has disappeared!"

"What did you say?" Tang Xing's expression changed upon hearing this.

Qian Yi was his spy planted in the Li residence, partly to monitor Hua Yinglan, and partly to issue timely instructions in case of any situation.

This morning, as soon as the princess landed, she publicly interrogated Prefect Jiao Yu, and Tang Xingbang realized something was wrong.

The other party isn't just going through the motions; they're serious!
But a mere Gu God Sect wouldn't warrant that person making a personal trip; there must be other reasons behind it—

The only explanation is that they were barbarians!
The eldest princess has guarded the frontier for many years and deeply resents the barbarians. Her visit to Bailu City this time is likely because she has heard some rumors.

So when they returned, Tang Xingbang gave Wang Kui a wink.

He was instructed to immediately notify Qian Yi to destroy the shipment at Jinsha Port, and then find an opportunity to secretly leave the city to temporarily avoid trouble.

I didn't expect them to move so quickly!
"Wait, you mean last night?"

After calming down, Tang Xingbang frowned and said, "The Princess only arrived in Bailu City this morning, but Qian Yi had an accident last night? Could it be that someone else is watching us?"

"That's unclear at the moment."

"However, there is another piece of news besides that."

Wang Kui cleared his throat and said, "Lord Jiao said that a banquet will be held at the government office tonight to welcome the Princess, and all officials must attend... Moreover, when I returned just now, I found that the inner city had been sealed off, and we could only enter but not leave..."

Tang Xingbang frowned even more deeply. "This banquet is probably not as simple as it seems."

Wang Kui asked, "Sir, what should we do now?"

Tang Xingbang's mind raced. He said, "The Princess probably hasn't gathered enough evidence yet, otherwise she would have arrested them directly. This banquet is likely a test. If they're absent, it means they're guilty..."

"There is no other choice now. We can only wait and see. We will attend the banquet as usual tonight and try not to let anyone notice anything unusual."

"Well... alright, I'll do whatever you say, sir."

Wang Kui was at a loss and could only do as Tang Xingbang instructed.

After Wang Kui left, Tang Xingbang closed the door, his face turning extremely grim.

He was now in a dilemma, with the inner city sealed off and no way to escape. He was like a turtle in a jar!

He turned to look at the young man in brocade robes, bowed, and said, "Young master, I have worked hard all these years and never made a mistake in the tasks you assigned me. You must not leave me to die this time! You are the only one I can count on now!"

"Don't worry, I value relationships the most. If you do something for me, I will naturally not stand idly by," the young man in brocade said calmly.

"Thank you, sir!"

Tang Xingbang's face lit up with joy.

He knew this young master's methods; as long as he was willing to help, he could definitely find a way for him to survive!
"But before that, there is one last thing I need you to do."

"Sir, please feel free to speak."

"Actually, it's quite simple..."

The young man in brocade robes wore a gentle smile on his handsome face, as warm as a spring breeze. "Then let Lord Tang die."

? !
Before Tang Xingbang could react, he suddenly felt a chill in his chest.

Then a sharp pain struck.

He slowly looked down and saw that his chest had been cut open. An invisible hand had pulled out his heart along with its blood vessels, squeezing it tightly until it was twisted and deformed from the pressure.

"Young Master..."

Tang Xingbang's voice was broken and intermittent, and he looked at the other person with a pleading gaze.

The young man in brocade leaned close to his ear and whispered, "You are indeed a good dog, and you are quite capable in your work, but the one thing you shouldn't have done is to contact those barbarians behind my back."

"Ho ho-"

Tang Xingbang's face turned bluish-purple, and he was unable to speak.

The young man in brocade patted him on the shoulder. "It's alright, I forgive you."

boom!
With a muffled thud, his heart exploded!
The splattered blood froze in mid-air, then coalesced to form a scarlet vortex.

The vortex spun rapidly, its speed constantly increasing, removing impurities from the blood and finally compressing it into a crimson pill, which fell into the hands of the young man in brocade robes.

"The purity is a bit low. After all, he's old and his cultivation level is average. It's better than nothing."

The young man in brocade robes raised his hand and threw the pill into his mouth, chewing and swallowing it as if it were a candy. Red scales faintly appeared on the skin below his sleeves, but they quickly disappeared.

Tang Xingbang, having had all his blood drained, became emaciated and completely lifeless.

The man in brocade reached into his robes and touched the beast tooth pendant, then sighed, "After the incident, your first thought wasn't to come to me, but to seek help from those barbarians? It's truly disheartening."

Snapped--

The man snapped his fingers, and a ball of flame suddenly ignited, instantly engulfing Tang Xingbang.

In the blink of an eye, his physical body and soul turned to ashes, leaving not a trace.

"The disappearance of the money means that Hua Yinglan has been exposed, and that batch of goods has likely been discovered as well."

"Fortunately, I had a backup plan. Now all I need to do is stall until the new Gu worms are refined..."

Her brocade robes billowed, and her figure vanished in an instant.

……

……

Government office.

The inner quarters, the bedroom.

The embroidered couch was in disarray, and the air was filled with a complex aroma, a mixture of the rich fragrance of blooming osmanthus and the cool, refreshing scent of a sea breeze.

Chen Mo held the Seven Emotions Whip in his hand, looking at the two beautiful figures in front of him, and his throat couldn't help but move.

"It seems like we've gone a bit too far..."

The empress was curled up in a ball, with tears still clinging to the corners of her eyes, and several red whip marks faintly visible on the snow-white full moon.

Chen Mo swore to God that he had not used any force, but the Empress's skin was so delicate that it looked as if it had been damaged.

It was indeed damaged...

"You little thief, you stinking little thief, all you do is bully people! I'm never talking to you again!" The Empress sobbed softly, her voice trembling with tears, her body trembling from time to time, still recovering from the feeling of collapse.

Consort Yu, on the other hand, remained much calmer.

Her cold, beautiful face was expressionless, her eyes as calm as still water, but the crimson blush that ran from her ears to her collarbone betrayed her.

Even when faced with the dual attacks of the Red Silk and the Seven Emotions Whip, and with her consciousness on the verge of dissipation, the Imperial Concubine still stubbornly refused to give in.

In contrast, the Empress Dowager immediately yielded after being whipped, crying and shouting, "I was wrong."

The two present a stark contrast.

"My lady..."

Chen Mo felt a little flustered under the gaze of those blue-green eyes.

He had hoped to use this opportunity to resolve the rift between the two, but he forgot that with the Empress's personality, how could she easily admit defeat?

Especially in front of the Empress...

"Is that enough? Can you untie me now?" Yu Youhan said calmly.

"Of course."

Chen Mo dared not act recklessly any longer. He put away the whip and began to seriously search for the knot.

Yu Youhan closed her eyes slightly, biting her lip, and refused to make a sound.

Master Chen worked for half a day and finally managed to unravel the red ribbon. The moment it fell off, it turned into dust and disappeared.

call--

A sudden gust of wind arose, causing the gauze curtains to billow and flutter.

A surge of primordial energy flowed into his body, his vital energy steadily increased, and his cultivation level was fully restored.

Yu Youhan glanced at the Empress and said in an icy tone, "Although I don't know what kind of bewitching drug you gave Chen Mo, since he is protecting you so much, I will not interfere any further."

"But there's something you need to remember..."

"What I give you is yours; what I don't give you, you can't take."

"You guessed right, I really can't kill you, but if you push your luck, I will wipe out everything around you. Jin Yun, the Crown Prince, Chu Yanli... as long as they have even the slightest connection with you, I will make them disappear from this world."

"you dare!"

The empress was trembling with anger.

"Try it if you don't believe me."

Yu Youhan said no more, broke through the void, and disappeared.

The empress's breasts heaved, her slender hands clenched tightly, and her face was somewhat pale.

"Your Highness, don't worry. Her Majesty is always tough on the outside but soft on the inside. She's probably just trying to scare you. She won't really do such a thing," Chen Mo reassured him.

"Soft-hearted?" The Empress shook her head and sneered, "I'm afraid you're the only one in the whole world who thinks that way."

Because of Chen Mo's presence, her relationship with Yu Youhan became delicate, and they even spanked each other. But this didn't mean they had truly become sisters; the Empress knew very well what kind of person Yu Youhan was.

"Back then, in order to turn the sect's power into her own, she personally took action, causing bloodshed in Qingzhou. Two top sects were destroyed, and her hands were stained with countless blood."

"Later, in order to seize power from me, she began to target officials in the court, kidnapping, assassinating, and torturing them... The methods of the Tianlin Guard are child's play compared to hers!"

"At that time, the entire capital was shrouded in her shadow. The three words 'Consort Yu' had become a taboo that could not be mentioned, because no one knew if they would be the next target!"

"You actually say that someone like that is soft-hearted?"

The Empress spoke in a heavy tone, a shadow of gloom flashing in her eyes.

"But Your Majesty also annihilated countless demons in the desolate region and personally killed the Demon Lord. Could this be considered as indirectly saving the people of the Nine Provinces?" Chen Mo was still trying to defend the Empress.

"So you still don't understand?"

"Whether human or demon, there is no difference in her eyes; they are all just ants that she can crush at will."

The Empress took a deep breath and said, "Anyone who stands in her way will only have one fate... Yu Youhan has never changed. It's just that before, she wanted the fate of the Great Yuan Dynasty, but now she wants you."

Chen Mo fell silent for a moment.

The Empress is right. Unlike some works that whitewash the big boss in the later stages, Yu Youhan's character remains consistent throughout the original story of "The Immortal".

There was no tragic childhood, nor any unavoidable hardship.

That's who she is.

With an unwavering Dao heart and ruthless methods, he was a terrifying being who almost wiped out the entire world of "Peerless Immortals"!
Even though the protagonist controlled by Chen Mo has already reached the pinnacle of the immortal path, he still can't catch up with it and needs to use cheat codes to compete with it.

It seems even the production team doesn't know how to balance her stats.

"So you understand now, right? Yu Youhan is a cold-blooded demon without any emotions. You'd better stay away from her..."

"Your Highness is mistaken."

Before the Empress could finish speaking, Chen Mo interrupted her.

He smiled and said, "Your Majesty may not be a good person, but your feelings are very sincere and pure. You have no ulterior motives towards me, and that is enough."

“I don’t want to make excuses for her. Since she carries such a heavy burden of sins, then let me be included as well.”

"Even if I have to fall into the deepest hell and never be reincarnated again, I am willing to do it and I would gladly accept it."

"Who told me I was her inner demon?"

Upon hearing this, the Empress was stunned.

Staring at that radiant smile, I was stunned for a long time.

She always felt that the red ribbon had bound the two of them together, but little did she know that the true bond had always been hidden in their hearts.

Facing such an opponent...

Is it possible for me to win?
"But Your Highness, rest assured, this humble servant will stop Her Highness and will absolutely not allow her to harm the people around Your Highness," Chen Mo said earnestly.

"Well, I believe you."

The Queen nodded, silently encouraging herself and regaining her confidence.

Although this ordeal was quite arduous, it also yielded some good news: the red ribbon was confirmed to be able to restrain Yu Youhan, which was of paramount importance to her!
As long as there are weaknesses, there is a chance to win!
"Well……"

"What's wrong, Your Highness?"

"My legs are numb from being tied up for so long..."

"I'm sorry, Your Highness, I'll help you untie it right away... Uh, your undergarments are soaked, shall I help you wash them?"

"No, no need, I can wash it myself!"

"Don't mention it, it's what I should do."

"..."

Outside.

Yu Youhan leaned against the wall, her hands cupped to her chest, feeling as if her heart was about to jump out of her chest.

Her usually aloof face was flushed red, and her eyes were misty with tears, making her look completely different from her previous cold demeanor.

"Even if you are burdened with grave sins, you still want to be with me?"

"You sycophant, you always say such mushy things, it's so annoying..."

……

……

After a thorough washing and cleaning, the Empress was completely exhausted.

Chen Mo carried her back to bed, and she fell asleep shortly afterward, muttering things like "The little thief is mine" and "I don't want to call Yu Youhan 'sister'."

Chen Mo helped the Empress change her clothes and covered her with a blanket before quietly leaving the room.

Stepping out of the front hall and into the courtyard, they bumped into Chu Yanli, who was hurrying over.

"You're finally done for." Chu Yanli said with a solemn expression, "We have news from the Maritime Trade Office that Tang Xingbang has disappeared."

?

Chen Mo frowned. "Let's go take a look first."

The two leaped into the air and flew towards the Maritime Trade Office. In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the office gate, where a burly man in black armor was already waiting.

It was Yu Zhe, the commander of the Xuanjia Guard.

"Your Highness," Yu Zhe bowed.

"Lead the way." Chu Yanli didn't waste any words.

"Please come this way."

He led the two men into the government office and into a secluded courtyard.

Two black-armored guards stood at the gate. In the courtyard, five men in official robes knelt on the ground, their faces filled with fear and bewilderment.

"Your Highness, the Eldest Princess!"

"See Your Highness!"

Upon seeing Chu Yanli, everyone hurriedly kowtowed.

"What exactly happened?" Chu Yanli asked.

Yu Zhe explained, "I was ordered to keep an eye on Tang Xingbang in secret. After he finished his official business, he went into the backyard. I was worried about being exposed, so I didn't follow him in. But about half an incense stick later, his aura suddenly disappeared."

Chu Yanli's eyes darkened slightly as she stepped into the room.

The room was empty, and after a careful inspection, no traces were found.

"Could they have escaped through the back door?"

"My subordinates had already sealed off the back door in advance and found no one entering or leaving."

"strangeness……"

Chu Yanli and Chen Mo exchanged a glance.

People don't just vanish into thin air; it's highly likely that Tang Xingbang was silenced.

"Originally, I wanted to play the long game and see if I could lure out the person behind the scenes, but I didn't expect that the other party could actually evade the Xuanjia Guards' eyes and ears."

Chu Yanli's expression grew increasingly solemn.

This wasn't because she was being arrogant; she had the Xuanjia Guards seal off all government offices in advance, forming the [Four Symbols Suppressing Jade Formation]. Being within the formation, they could sense abnormal fluctuations through the earth's veins.

Even grandmasters have nowhere to hide.

The fact that the other party was able to infiltrate the Maritime Trade Office silently means that they are either an extremely powerful first-grade cultivator or someone who is very familiar with this grand formation.

"Who is the one?"

Chu Yanli was at a loss for what to do.

Back in the courtyard, looking at the people kneeling on the ground, he asked, "What's wrong with these people?"

"Before Tang Xingbang disappeared, he had contact with several of them," Yu Zhe replied. "I was worried that some might have escaped, so I took them all into custody."

Chu Yanli's gaze swept over the group, finally settling on Wang Kui. "You are..."

Wang Kui prostrated himself and kowtowed, saying, "This humble official, Wang Kui, the Director of the Maritime Trade Office, greets Your Highness, the Princess."

He was both shocked and furious.

He just told himself to wait and see, but then he turned around and ran away on his own?
This bastard!
Fortunately, his conversation with Tang Xingbang was entirely conducted telepathically, otherwise they might have been exposed!
Chu Yanli narrowed her eyes, golden light flashing. "Rapid breathing, dilated pupils, frequent swallowing, stiff muscles all over... Wang Tiju, you seem very nervous? What did you and Tang Xingbang talk about?"

Wang Kui's eyes darted around in panic as he shook his head and said, "I've only come to tell Lord Tang that the government office will be holding a banquet tonight. I know nothing else!"

"Since you are the Director of the Maritime Trade Office, you should also know about the relationship between Tang Xingbang and the Li family." Chu Yanli suddenly asked, "Do you know what's on the Li family's merchant ships in Jinsha Port?"

"Jinsha Port?"

Wang Kui's face turned pale instantly upon hearing this.

The location of the goods was exposed so quickly?

How can it be? !
Chu Yanli gave a cold laugh, "It really was you."

Wang Kui's knees buckled, and he collapsed to the ground.

Chen Mo, standing to the side, said, "Don't waste words with him, just use soul search."

"I can't," Chu Yanli shook her head.

Chen Mo: "..."

(End of this chapter)